Celebration Herbals Curry Powder (Hot) - 45g

About Celebration Herbal

Celebration Herbals is the offshoot of our family business, Organic Connections. It is run by two parents, two children, and some dedicated helpers. Every day we work hard to bring you the best herbal products we can.

By 1997, we had been in the organic herb and spice trade as a wholesale distributor for over 10 years. One of the ways we thought we could make a difference was to make great quality herbal products that would be effective, great tasting, organic

Our organic passion...

• 25 years ago, people did not want organic.


• 15 years ago it was only for the conscientious forerunners of our society.


• 5 years ago, it seemed like everyone started taking notice.


• Now, people know what we do, better than ever before!

Organic products, of all types, sell for a premium around the world, and rightly so. Organic produce is better tasting, more nutritous, more environmentally friendly, and has a noticeable absence of health depleting chemicals.

Turmeric

Reduce high cholesterol while also fighting off osteoarthritis, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis ...

You are probably familiar with turmeric as the spice that gives curried dishes their characteristic colour and flavour. Turmeric contains antioxidant chemicals, called curcuminoids, for neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that cause damage to the body’s tissues when they bump into healthy cells.

Thus turmeric can be used to stop infections, protect the liver from toxins and may be useful for cancer. The same molecules inhibit inflammation, thus acting as pain relieving agents. Turmeric has been shown to improve joint mobility and reduce the pain and swelling associated with all forms of arthritis. This activity is equivalent to the effect of some NSAID drugs. Turmeric lowers the level of harmful, or LDL, cholesterol and increases the level of helpful, or HDL, cholesterol. It also increases circulation and blood flow. All of these properties make turmeric a good choice for individuals with compromised circulation, heart disease and high cholesterol.

Turmeric can be used as a spice, encapsulated herb, dried herb, tincture or liquid extract. Better quality supplements are standardized which is an assurance that the product contains turmeric and has some active properties. Turmeric is found as a component of pain relieving, anti-inflammatory and cholesterol lowering formulas. Turmeric may be found in topical creams or gels for pain relief. Turmeric supplements are sometimes labelled as curcumin.

Turmeric contains substances that decrease your blood clotting ability therefore those with active bleeding, or those who use blood thinners, aspirin or NSAIDs should use caution. For the same reason, stop using turmeric 2 weeks prior to surgery or dental procedures. Turmeric may alter the effectiveness of some heart and cholesterol medications. Turmeric may irritate the gastrointestinal tra